criticism
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The proposal, which parliament had been due to vote on on June 15, had been met with fierce criticism in a country known for championing children's rights.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
While the decision faced some criticism, the program regularly agreed to former President Obama’s preference for now-retired “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft to interview him even though other journalists on the team wanted a chance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Germany's players will pay for 600 of the country's fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group game amid criticism of high transport costs at the tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He also stands to hold an unprecedented level of control at SpaceX, something that has drawn criticism from corporate governance advocates in recent days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Sometimes he thought of Antonapoulos with awe and self-abasement, sometimes with pride—always with love unchecked by criticism, freed of will.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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Power Suffix: -ism
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